Residents rally to save Revolutionary War hero's home from demolition
Officials said any preservation plan would require both public financing and developer cooperation.
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Beatles tribute concert set for Oct. 31 at Lee Mansion
A free, family-friendly Beatles tribute concert will be held at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion on Friday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. Studio Two, a New England-based band specializing in early Beatles music from 1962-1966, will perform in the mansion’s Upper Garden. Donations will be accepted at the
Robidoux concedes slow progress on staffing goal
The conversation underscored growing pressure to align personnel use with district priorities before budget season.
Marblehead Planning Board appoints Liebman as liaison for new MBTA zoning effort
Meanwhile, members approved expanded lighting use at Piper Field, adding oversight and annual review as it seeks to balance athletic demand with neighborhood concerns.
POLICE LOG: BMW vanishes with keys inside, bar patron attempts to spit at bartender
Sept. 29, 11:22 a.m. — A resident reported to Officer Charles Sweeney that someone had allegedly hacked into his checking account and purchased a $499 graphics card that was delivered to Eustis & Cornell Funeral home. The man discovered the package had been signed for during an ongoing funeral
Housing Committee reviews progress on 3A compliance, redevelopment plans
Marblehead officials are charting a new course to meet state-mandated multifamily zoning requirements after voters scrapped prior plans, enlisting consultants to draft alternative districts as the Marblehead Housing Authority advances a $67 million overhaul of Broughton Road public housing, the Housing Committee heard Oct. 14. Town officials said they secured
Mini Green Home Tour to showcase solar-powered Marblehead home
A local family will open their doors Nov. 1 for Sustainable Marblehead’s Mini Green Home Tour, showcasing how they power their home entirely with solar energy. Installed in 2021, the home’s Tesla Solar Glass Roof produces 12.6 kilowatts of electricity, powering the residence, two electric vehicles and
In Marblehead, storyteller shares Abenaki and Wabanaki tales for Indigenous Peoples Day
Attendees gathered in the historic Brick Kitchen to hear Anne Jennison share oral histories rooted in centuries of seasonal teaching and community reflection.
Nor’easter to bring rain, wind and flooding risk to Marblehead
A developing coastal storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and minor flooding to Marblehead and the North Shore beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday. Forecasters said showers would move in from the south late Sunday, with steadier rain developing into the evening. Winds from the northeast
Marblehead rally to join national ‘No Kings’ day of protest Oct. 18
A peaceful “No Kings” rally is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the corner of Maple and Lafayette streets, according to organizers. The one-hour protest, co-organized by the League of Women Voters of Marblehead, invites the public to bring signs opposing what organizers describe as the administration’s
The Honey Badgers, Dan Pallotta share Me&Thee stage Oct. 17
Me&Thee Music will host a split-bill concert Friday, Oct. 17, featuring Delaware folk/Americana duo The Honey Badgers and musician and social activist Dan Pallotta. The Honey Badgers, known for their harmonies and onstage chemistry, were named No. 1 “Most Wanted” at the 2023 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Candlelight chamber concert to feature ‘The Colors of Quartets’ Oct. 18
A candlelight chamber music concert titled “The Colors of Quartets” will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St. The program features Bernard Henrik Crusell’s Flute Quartet in D, Op. 8; François Devienne’s Bassoon Quartet No. 1 in C,
Marblehead’s new rescue boat to hit the harbor this November
A new 31-foot fire and rescue vessel is expected to arrive at Marblehead Harbor in early November, bringing enhanced emergency response capabilities to the waterfront. It will be named the Stacey Clark, like its predecessor. The $589,000 aluminum Munson Marine Packcat tri-hull, built in Burlington, Washington to harbormaster specifications,
Marblehead Harbors and Waters Board votes on fee increases
Officials project that the new fee structure could boost annual harbor revenues by more than $140,000, helping to stabilize the town’s self-funded harbor account.
Marblehead police charge juvenile in high school graffiti incidents
A 15-year-old Marblehead High School student has been charged in connection with two incidents of hateful graffiti found on school property this week, police said Wednesday. Police said graffiti discovered Monday and Tuesday included a racial slur and antisemitic symbols. The incidents were immediately addressed by school administrators and School
Three female foster kittens need homes
Three female foster kittens named Dewey, Ripper and Bat are still seeking permanent homes through the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Adoptions are held at 44 Village Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945. Hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Call 781-631-8664